Electro-Optical Engineer Senior Stf - Directed Energy

Location: Owego

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems Business Area, our portfolio features more than 1,000 programs, including helicopters, integrated air and missile defense, littoral warfare, undersea warfare, radar, electronic warfare, cyber solutions, C4

ISR, and training and logistics systems. The business area supports the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency, as well as intelligence, civil, commercial and international military customers.

WHO WE ARE

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THE WORK

We are seeking an experienced electro-optical engineer to support the optimization and performance of high energy laser assemblies for full rate manufacturing. The successful candidate will oversee a team of engineers and technicians providing technical expertise and guidance. In this role, you will help guide the standup of optimized fabrication and testing, help validate performance against requirements, ensure results are in line to schedule commitments.

This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams across sites to integrate optical systems into larger projects, design & execute R&D projects and secure funding to improve optical performance, damage thresholds, manufacturability, and yield. There will be opportunities for travel between sites for collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

As a senior technical leader, you will be responsible to mentor and develop team skills, assign tasks, managing priorities to ensure project goals and deadlines are met. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on the adoption of new processes and technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing technical reports and documentation, implementing quality control procedures, and supporting the transition from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment to drive project success.

WHY JOIN US

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As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

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Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field along with 5+ years of related experience.

* Experience with free space optics and alignment in a clean room environment

* Mastery level understanding of Electro Optic, Infrared and/or Laser Systems with experience testing/troubleshooting sensors, sensor systems or avionics using various types of test equipment

* Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems in a manufacturing environment

* Problem solving and project planning experience

* Excellent communication, teamwork and organization skills

Desired

Skills:

* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field

* Experience with Military or Government Programs related to directed energy or related area

* Experience with optical design and analysis tools (Zemax, FRED, MATLAB)

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

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